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Hypertension April 2018 PMID 29507099

Relation of Dietary Sodium (Salt) to Blood Pressure and Its Possible Modulation by Other Dietary Factors: The INTERMAP Study.

Jeremiah Stamler, Queenie Chan, Martha L Daviglus, Alan R Dyer, Linda Van Horn, Daniel B Garside, Katsuyuki Miura, Yangfeng Wu, Hirotsugu Ueshima, Liancheng Zhao, Paul Elliott

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The conversations reflect overall fascination with the INTERMAP study, referencing its support for dietary sodium's role in blood pressure and mentioning influential figures like Dr. Stamler. Words like 'landmark,' 'supports,' and 'analysis' convey respectful and analytical tones, indicating sustained interest and recognition of its importance in preventative cardiology, though some posts minimize the impact by highlighting small effect sizes.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the value of the INTERMAP study, with some specific praise for its supporting role in understanding sodium's impact on blood pressure.

InterestHigh interest

The majority show strong interest, highlighting curiosity about dietary factors, historical figures like Dr. Stamler, and the implications of the study.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage with various aspects such as study details, historical context, and dietary analysis, indicating moderate depth.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions emphasize the significance of sodium research, others focus on smaller effects or broader dietary considerations, suggesting a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study shows that higher dietary sodium intake, measured through 24-hour urinary sodium excretion, is directly linked to increased blood pressure across diverse populations, even after controlling for many other dietary and non-dietary factors.
  • The relationship between salt intake and blood pressure varies with body weight and potassium intake, with weaker sodium-blood pressure links observed in overweight individuals and when potassium intake is higher, indicating that potassium can mitigate the effects of sodium.
  • Overall, reducing salt intake is emphasized as a key strategy to prevent and manage prehypertension and hypertension, since other dietary components only minimally weaken the harmful impact of sodium on blood pressure.]
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Tío Terrón
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ANÁLISIS de McDonald's, Carl's Jr. y Burger King: ¿Cuál es MEJOR y PEOR?

Dec 1, 2021 · 17 likes · 1 share · 26,000 followers View post →
Olive Tang
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Remembering Dr. Jeremiah Stamler - his landmark INTERMAP study: https://t.co/hvfGdT3JQz #PreventativeCardiology #EPILifestyle22 #JAHAMeetingReport #AHAJournals @AHAScience

Mar 2, 2022 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 247 followers View post →
Shaun Ward
@MyNutritionSci · X

@ketogrillbakery @MohammedAlo INTERMAP is a good supporting study: https://t.co/PF9Uu7Ltwj

Mar 28, 2024 · 1 like · 2,385 followers View post →
Tom Babington
@Tom_Babington1 · X

@AlexJLeaf @drjamesdinic @whsource https://t.co/HGcWGKYHjO Jeremiah Stamler continues to publish research at the age of 101...

Jan 23, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,206 followers View post →
Jerome Craig, CHPC, CFMP, DC
@CHPCJeromeCraig · X

Adequate intakes of Ca, K, & Mg matter more than NaCl restriction. The INTERMAP reports a measly 0.26 mmHg increase in systolic BP per 1 gram increment in sodium intake, after full multivariable adjustment for confounders. Tiny effect! https://t.co/PW8GFIq91E

Feb 18, 2021 · 1 like · 510 followers View post →
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RT @AriesTerron: ANÁLISIS de McDonald's, Carl's Jr. y Burger King: ¿Cuál es MEJOR y PEOR?

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Shaun Ward
@MyNutritionSci · X

@ketogrillbakery @MohammedAlo INTERMAP is a good supporting study: https://t.co/PF9Uu7Ltwj

Mar 28, 2024 · 1 like · 2,385 followers View post →
Amelia Wallace
@ASWallaceEpi · X

RT @OliveWTang: Remembering Dr. Jeremiah Stamler - his landmark INTERMAP study: https://t.co/hvfGdT3JQz #PreventativeCardiology #EPILifest…

Mar 3, 2022 · 4 shares · 306 followers View post →
Lilian Sattler, PhD, RPh, FAHA
@thesattler · X

RT @OliveWTang: Remembering Dr. Jeremiah Stamler - his landmark INTERMAP study: https://t.co/hvfGdT3JQz #PreventativeCardiology #EPILifest…

Mar 2, 2022 · 4 shares · 75 followers View post →
Bunmi Ogungbe
@bunmiogungbe09 · X

RT @OliveWTang: Remembering Dr. Jeremiah Stamler - his landmark INTERMAP study: https://t.co/hvfGdT3JQz #PreventativeCardiology #EPILifest…

Mar 2, 2022 · 4 shares · 719 followers View post →
Olive Tang
@OliveWTang · X

Remembering Dr. Jeremiah Stamler - his landmark INTERMAP study: https://t.co/hvfGdT3JQz #PreventativeCardiology #EPILifestyle22 #JAHAMeetingReport #AHAJournals @AHAScience

Mar 2, 2022 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 247 followers View post →
Adam McDonald
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@AMelhede @DogenesTheCynic @davidasinclair @NEJM @KenDBerryMD @bengreenfield @siimland @drjamesdinic 3/ K has opposite effects of NA on BP but is a moderator and does not negate the effects of high NA intake: https://t.co/xMQ9FYehHN

Jan 19, 2022 · 1,387 followers View post →
D r. S u e ñ o
@DrSleep88 · X

RT @AriesTerron: ANÁLISIS de McDonald's, Carl's Jr. y Burger King: ¿Cuál es MEJOR y PEOR?

Dec 1, 2021 · 1 share · 43,091 followers View post →
Tío Terrón
@AriesTerron · X

ANÁLISIS de McDonald's, Carl's Jr. y Burger King: ¿Cuál es MEJOR y PEOR?

Dec 1, 2021 · 17 likes · 1 share · 26,000 followers View post →
Jerome Craig, CHPC, CFMP, DC
@CHPCJeromeCraig · X

Adequate intakes of Ca, K, & Mg matter more than NaCl restriction. The INTERMAP reports a measly 0.26 mmHg increase in systolic BP per 1 gram increment in sodium intake, after full multivariable adjustment for confounders. Tiny effect! https://t.co/PW8GFIq91E

Feb 18, 2021 · 1 like · 510 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @Tom_Babington1: @AlexJLeaf @drjamesdinic @whsource https://t.co/HGcWGKYHjO Jeremiah Stamler continues to publish research at the age o…

Jan 29, 2021 · 1 share · 1,363 followers View post →
Tom Babington
@Tom_Babington1 · X

@AlexJLeaf @drjamesdinic @whsource https://t.co/HGcWGKYHjO Jeremiah Stamler continues to publish research at the age of 101...

Jan 23, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,206 followers View post →
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New from #The_MRC https://t.co/KLNC1CaJ8z RELATION OF DIETARY SODIUM (SALT) TO BLOOD PRESSURE AND ITS POSSIBLE MODULATION BY OTHER DIETARY FACTORS: THE INTERMAP STUDY

Apr 1, 2019 · 1,549 followers View post →